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The fallacy of "ad hominem" is substituting insults for arguments | The fallacy of "ad hominem" is substituting insults for arguments. | ||
The attempt to refute an argument by impeaching the character of the proponent. | The attempt to refute an argument by impeaching the character of the proponent. | ||
Also known as the "Argument from intimidation." | |||
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Latest revision as of 00:13, 3 September 2010
The fallacy of "ad hominem" is substituting insults for arguments. The attempt to refute an argument by impeaching the character of the proponent. Also known as the "Argument from intimidation."
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